ePathways

The aim of the ePathways project is to support personalised and professional training pathways for VET teachers through development of innovative and ICT based CPD tools and materials mainly in the format of e-Portfolios. The project will also provide organisation wide CPD approach aimed at VET Education Providers across EU to guide them into the proved and effective CPD strategy for VET teachers.

Project objectives

Identify good practice in the delivery of CPD and the use of e-Portfolios by Education Providers and teachers across EU and transfer it to the VET sector in Ireland

Develop a CPD Policy for City of Dublin ETB and a Model for VET schools that will guide VET organisations in implementing innovative and ICT based CPD strategies for VET teachers

Develop CPD materials for VET teachers based on the knowledge and experiences of project partners

Select and develop a professional CPD e-Portfolio application for VET teachers in CDETB Colleges

Test the CPD materials and e-Portfolio application with VET teachers in Ireland

Foster the use of innovative learning approaches in the delivery of CPD programmes for VET teachers